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FAMILY CENTERS

SERVICES

Family Centers are based in the community and offer a variety of activities for families and children of all ages.  While each Family Center is unique, the following core services are offered.

Personalized home visits on child development issues for parents with children age birth to five years.
Parent workshops and support groups.
Parent-child playgroups and a parent-child playroom with developmentally appropriate toys.
A toy, book and video lending library.
Developmental, vision and hearing screenings for children age birth to five years.
After school activities for children of all ages.
Family enrichment activities and events.
Information and help accessing other community resources.

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ELIGIBILITY    

Any child or parent.  No fees for service.

                                              

LOCATION

Bradford Family Center, 1 Mechanic Street, Bradford, PA  16701, (814) 362-1834
Kane Family Center, 2 Greeves Street, Kane PA  16735, (814) 837-5148
Otto-Eldred Family Center, 160 Main Street, Eldred, PA  16731, (814) 225-2513
Port Allegany Family Center, 63 N. Main Street, Port Allegany, PA  16743, (814) 642-9281
Smethport Family Center, 209 Main Street, Smethport, PA  16749, (814) 887-9344

 

PROGRAM STAFF

Each Family Center has three to four staff comprised of an Administrative Assistant and several Family Development Specialists who conduct home visits and coordinate center-based activities.   The Family Development Specialists are certified parent educators through the Parents as Teachers National Center.  Many of the Family Development Specialists are degreed in a human service related field or non-degreed individuals possessing a wealth of parenting experience. 


 REFERRAL PROCEDURE

 To make a referral, call a Family Center nearest you.

Bradford Family Center, 1 Mechanic Street, Bradford, PA  16701, (814) 362-1834
Kane Family Center, 2 Greeves Street, Kane PA  16735, (814) 837-5148
Otto-Eldred Family Center, 160 Main Street, Eldred, PA  16731, (814) 225-2513
Port Allegany Family Center, 63 N. Main Street, Port Allegany, PA  16743, (814) 642-9281
Smethport Family Center, 209 Main Street, Smethport, PA  16749, (814) 887-9344

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